Australia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. A......

Just south of Mexico, once part of the Mayan and British Empires, English-speaking Belize offers the best of worlds; a soft white sand coastline home to the second largest barrier reef in the world and a lush interior jungle with its Mayan ruins, exotic birds, waterfalls and adventures. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves, ......

Botswana is an unspoiled land of timeless beauty with striking salt pans, diamond-rich deserts, fertile flood plains, vast grasslands, and flatlands punctuated with dramatic rocky outcrops. The country's natural appeal lies in its stunning and seemingly endless wilderness, prolific wildlife, cultural diversity, and welcoming people. Botswana is truly one of Africa's top safari destinations, tee......

Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for its national parks system, conservation efforts and stable government without an army. They have pioneered the concept of ecotourism. Visit the impressive active volcanoes, rainforests and cloud forests, bird and turtle nesting sites, butterfly reserves and more. Costa Rica is in Central American with Nicaragua to the north (309 km or 192 mi of border) an......

Located on the Pacific coast, Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but large on beauty and diversity. From the rugged mountain peaks of the Andes that encircle the capitol city of Quito to the low lying tropical rainforest of the Amazon, mainland Ecuador has something for everyone. Remote Amazonian jungle lodges, culture rich Indian markets and country side touring opti......

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America, surrounded by high tropical mountains. Due to the diversity of climate Honduras has rain forests, cloud forests, mangroves, savannas, mountain ranges with pine and oak trees and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. With numerous plants and animal species living in different climates Honduras has been considered a biodiversity hot spot. The aver......

Visit the landlocked Malawi and Africa`s Great Rift Valley with towering mountains, lush valleys and enormous crystal-clear lakes that make up this region. Malawi`s nature is incredible diverse, and the local people warm and welcoming. Large, interesting national parks, excellent opportunities to get to know the native cultures and exceptional value make this a great safari destination! There i......

Divided into two distinct regions, Malaysia lies just north of the equator. It is ethnically diverse with Malay, Indian and Chinese making up the majority of the population. The western part of the country, Peninsular Malaysia, is covered by tropical jungle, including the central mountains that run north to south providing cool highland retreats and rolling down to sandy beaches and mangroves. The......

Namibia is a large country dominated by deserts, Namib along its coastline, and Kalahari in the interior. This area is fast becoming a favorite safari destination, and no wonder since it has so much to offer! Enjoy small intimate safari camps, colorful and rich cultures, and gorgeous scenery that varies from enormous dunes to arid and vast reserves with plenty of wildlife. Namibia is a country ......

From the jungle-clad volcanic mountains of the highlands; to the flooded delta regions; to the sandy white beaches and pristine coral atolls of the coastal and island provinces; the landscape of Papua New Guinea is as diverse as the people that inhabit it. With vast tracts of wild and undeveloped country, in Papua New Guinea, you’ll find it’s easy to imagine that you're the only person on earth!......

South Africa is located at the southernmost region of Africa, with a long coastline that stretches more than 1,500 miles along the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. Two major ocean currents, the South flowing Agulhas current and the cold Benguela sweep the coast. The contrast in temperature between these two currents partially accounts for important differences in climate and vegetation betwee......

Located on the eastern edge of the African continent and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is home to amazing wildlife, spectacular landscapes and rich history. From diving to mountain climbing, wildlife safaris to archaeological sites, choose your adventure in Tanzania. Snow-capped Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the continent and invites climbers with several enticing routes to the top. T......